Alendronic acid/colecalciferol vs Denosumab
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Denosumab was dispensed 117.3× as often as Alendronic acid/colecalciferol in May 2026 — 10,788 items versus 92 in England.
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Alendronic acid/colecalciferol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Denosumab · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alendronic acid/colecalciferol versus Denosumab: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alendronic acid/colecalciferol · ╌ Denosumab
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid/colecalciferol | Denosumab |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 92 | 10,788 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,068 | 122,862 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,576 | £1,911,627 |
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